Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions
Amazon is launching an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that will allow it to connect to smart home devices in new ways. With the update, Alexa Plus...
Egyptian warrior princesses, ancient avocados, and more science news
Hannah Chin and Nate Rott of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about the building blocks of birdsong, the evolutionary history of avocados and Egyptian wa...
Invasive species cause more harm in the Global South
Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems. A new study in Science suggests low- and middle-income countries in the Global South experience greate...
Kris Jenner & More React to Chelsea Handler’s Family Vacation Rules
Chelsea Handler is breaking down the behavior she will and will not be having on family vacations.
The comedian detailed the strict rules she sets for...
Twelve South’s stylish charging tray now delivers more wireless power with a smaller footprint
Following the original's debut at CES earlier this year, Twelve South is introducing a new version of its leather-wrapped Valet charging tray designed...
Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections
Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areasChildren living in the poorest areas across England are...
More than 20,000 evacuated after intense wildfire in France
Reception centres open to thousands of evacuees after blaze begins in pine forest 45km west of BordeauxEurope live – latest updatesMore than 20,000 pe...
Politician’s claim Earth’s magnetic poles could flip if NT doesn’t use more groundwater criticised by experts
NT minister for trade and business Robyn Cahill makes scientifically inaccurate claims while pushing to make territory ‘datacentre capital of the glob...
Andy Burnham to cut tax for pubs, clubs and live music in England and make vape shops pay more – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as government says it will review reliefs for ‘anti-social’ businessesPubs, clubs ...
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Following the MacBook Neo's huge popularity so far, Apple is reportedly developing an updated version of its budget laptop with a new processor and mo...
France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave
Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperaturesFrance recorded more than 5,700 excess dea...
WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more
WhatsApp on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will let users hear and reply to messages, make calls, view their call history, and access favorite contact...
Mila Kunis and More Stars Who Have Tried Friends With Benefits
Sometimes life really does imitate art.
Such was the case when Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher entirely ignored the core messaging that was at the hear...
Americans far more likely to view politics as greatest threat to safety, study finds
New survey reveals one in 10 Americans identify politics as biggest risk they face in life – 10 times the global averageAmericans are 10 times more li...
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
Heading to Georgia on Wednesday, President Trump is campaigning more often this year than he did in the same period for 2018 and has already rallied f...
